Greater London · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Chinatown
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Chinatown.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Chinatown?
About our funeral wake catering in Chinatown
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Whether it’s gatherings after scattering ashes and celebration-of-life gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
In Chinatown, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, which we can help you think through. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Where
- Chinatown (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Chinatown
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. For a summer wake in Chinatown, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or W1F postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
Chinatown is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Questions from Chinatown
Which station is closest to Chinatown?
Chinatown has its own station: Tottenham Court Road station.
Can you cater after a service at St Anne's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you come to Chinatown?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Occasions we serve in Chinatown
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Chinatown, such as:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- One-year memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in Chinatown: Tottenham Court Road station.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
If the service runs late, we wait.
Add chicken as an alternative.
After a funeral in Chinatown
Chinatown is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We cater wakes across Chinatown and nearby. Chinatown is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater.
With the A4 and A301 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Chinatown. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Chinatown may suit.
This part of Greater London takes in W1F, W1D and W1T. Whether your wake is on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bruton Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A4 and A301, Chinatown is easy for us to reach for your wake. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Soho (1 mile north), St James's (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-east) and St Giles (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are St James Workhouse (within half a mile north-west) and Leverian collection (under half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Chinatown include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Chinatown include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Waxy O'Connor's pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include London Library (under half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (within half a mile south-west)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Chinatown
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read how we price and the cost guide.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Places near Chinatown
Also in Chinatown
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards